February 2015

Hopefully you will have your own agent representing you in the purchase, but if you are using the listing agent, who is working for the seller, make a point of asking him or her to keep your discussions and information confidential.

Your real estate agent will advise you on the right offer to make which will depend on several factors: recent sales, the condition of the home in comparison, and how long it has been on the market, which may influence the flexibility of the seller.

May home buyers start looking at homes before really understanding their needs.

Making a list of what you can live with and without is going to make the search process much easier. Some things to consider are:

Should the house be close to certain schools? your job? to public transportation?
How large should the house be?
What type of lot do you prefer?
What kinds of amenities are you looking for?